Description Salary £35,235-£39,513 per annum l Fixed term until 30/09/2025 l Full time, 37 hours per week l Contracts Team l Preston International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship The Contracts Team within the Strategic Integrated Commissioning Service have the responsibility of managing contracts with commissioned service providers for Social Care that support the citizens of Lancashire. We are currently looking for a full time Contract Assurance Officer to join the Non-Residential Contracts team to manage a portfolio of contracts. The post is ordinarily based in County Hall, Preston. The post holder will work to Lancashire County Council agile working practices this includes working from home and from the office in County Hall, Preston. You must be able to use your own initiative and be flexible with where you work. There will be a requirement for post holder to travel across the area/county as required. The team has the responsibility for receiving and analysing intelligence regarding service providers commissioned by Lancashire County Council. The team also conducts on site monitoring exercises and contract reviews, to enable them to make informed decisions on contract performance and the quality of care and service that is being delivered, addressing poor performance where necessary. You will be responsible for the management of Contract Monitoring Officer/s, ensuring that work is delegated appropriately, as well as taking the lead on any escalated concerns and quality improvement work as required. The Non-Residential Contracts Team have responsibility for managing the contracts between the Authority and Social Care Providers, which include, Domiciliary Care, Reablement, Crisis, Extra Care, Day Care, Carers and Advocacy. For further information and informal discussion please contact Tahera Chaudhrey (Contracts Manager – Non Residential) on 01772 535873. Applicants are encouraged to provide a supporting statement showing how they meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification. Applications for the posts are to be received by 16.02.2025 The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description and Person Specification